Underbody crash device for a vehicle
US7237828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underbody crash device for a vehicle. The underbody crash device comprises a pillar member attached to the vehicle. The vehicle has a primary load path for absorbing crash energy in a collision. The pillar member is movable to a deployed position for supporting the vehicle directly on the ground and positioning the primary load path to increase crash energy absorbed therein.
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